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California historical societies

There are 1,109 historical societies and organizations in California. Combined, these Californian historical societies employ 569 people, earn more than $85 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $376 million.
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Historical societies by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
272
 
$24,259,123
San Francisco
 
153
 
$15,540,388
Sacramento
 
95
 
$5,186,907
Riverside
 
91
 
$2,230,555
San Diego
 
82
 
$5,906,277
San Jose
 
56
 
$6,348,472
Santa Maria
 
37
 
$4,610,492
Santa Rosa
 
29
 
$258,802
Salinas
 
23
 
$5,877,087
San Luis Obispo
 
19
 
$3,275,785
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Job trends for California historical societies

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
129
1-10
 
83
11-25
 
15
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of historical societies in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
306
$250k to $1M
 
53
$1M to $5M
 
21
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of historical societies in California

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1-20 of 1,109

Los Angeles Conservancy

Los Angeles Conservancy preserves and revitalizes the historic architectural and cultural resources of LA County through education and advocacy.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
19
EIN
95-3273046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rancho Los Cerritos Foundation

Preserves, restores and interprets the Rancho Los Cerritos historic site, while providing educational opportunities about cultural heritage.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
16
EIN
33-0618231
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Maritime National Park Association

Preserves maritime history, supports San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and operates maritime-related museums, exhibits, libraries, and parks.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
24
EIN
94-1254650
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hobart Preservation Foundation

Hobart Preservation Foundation is a historical societies or organization in San Francisco, CA whose mission is: To preserve and maintain the historic Hobart building, a San Francisco Landmark.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$23.3m
Employees
5
EIN
80-0518390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation

Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation is a historical societies or organization in Long Beach, CA whose mission is: Preserves historic site for education and public awareness in Long Beach, CA.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
22
EIN
33-0083942
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation

Fullerton foundation preserves and restores historic Fox Theater for performing arts and film, with social events to promote community support.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
0
EIN
71-0915129
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gamble House Conservancy

The Gamble House Conservancy protects and oversees operations of the historic site and museum, offering tours to enhance public understanding.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
8
EIN
83-4126446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pasadena Heritage

Preservation organization in Pasadena, CA that identifies, advocates for, and educates about historic, architectural, and cultural resources.
Revenue
$908.7k
Assets
$8.8m
Employees
8
EIN
95-3122313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Society for Creative Anachronism

Medieval and Renaissance history recreated and studied through publications and events, with a focus on arts and crafts.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
10
EIN
94-1698556
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bridge Restoration Ministry

The Bridge Restoration Ministry restores individuals struggling with addiction to God, family, work, and community through a 12-month residential program.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
20-8238084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Jolla Historical Society

Preserving and sharing La Jolla's past, while encouraging quality in the community, as a thriving resource.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
8
EIN
95-6116290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Outdoor Art Club

Outdoor Art Club preserves nature, beautifies public buildings, opposes destruction of birds/game. Provides literary/cultural programs to members and public in Mill Valley, CA.
Revenue
$776.2k
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
5
EIN
94-1013978
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mission Preservation Foundation

The Mission Preservation Foundation raises funds to support specialized and comprehensive preservation work for the historical Mission at San Juan Capistrano, including restoration activities.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
8
EIN
33-0833283
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fresno City and County Historical Society

Preserves Fresno's history through tours, education, and archives. Promotes historic preservation and publication of historical material.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
7
EIN
94-1531568
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Joaquin County Historical Society

Preserves and showcases San Joaquin County's diverse history through museum operations, engaging and inspiring communities with agricultural innovation and ingenuity.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
10
EIN
94-1636086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation supports interpretive, educational, and scientific programs at the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego.
Revenue
$938.3k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
14
EIN
95-1884723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP)

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation's mission is to preserve, restore, reconstruct and interpret historic sites in Santa Barbara County.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
19
EIN
95-6111696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Niles Canyon Railway (NCRY)

To preserve the physical aspects and atmosphere of Pacific Coast railroading during the period from 1910 to 1960. To develop and operate a working railroad museum for the benefit of the general public.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
0
EIN
94-6130878
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hollywood Historic Trust

The Hollywood Historic Trust grants and maintains the stars on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame," preserves and promotes the history of Hollywood, and is located in Hollywood, CA.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0164000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers

Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers maintains the historic light station, provides public access to the grounds and museum, and offers lodging units.
Revenue
$844.5k
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
19
EIN
94-2841636
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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